A nurse is preparing to administer intravenous fluids, including accessing a vein. What is the most potentially harmful risk posed for the client when accessing the vein?

The nurse is calling a health care provider to give an update on a client's condition. The nurse receives a telephone order and, when requests that the order be read back to the provider for confirmation, the provider states, "I don't have time for this." What is the most appropriate action by the nurse?

A client with partial-thickness (second-degree) burns is encouraged to increase the proteins in the diet. Which food selection from the hospital menu indicates that the client understands how to choose foods high in protein?

A client is taking a diuretic that increases urinary output. What nursing concern is appropriate to base an educational plan?

What type of law regulates the practice of nursing?

A client is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Who is usually responsible for deciding what, when, and how the client should be told?

When providing culturally competent care to a client, which aspect of care is most important for the nurse to keep in mind?

Although all of the following are factors that affect grief, which one is most likely to influence a person's expression of grief?

A new nursing graduate has made an error in documentation that led to an unexpected client outcome. When aiming to avoid future errors, which action should the nurse prioritize?

A client has been prescribed a clear liquid diet. Which food or fluids should the nurse serve the client?

A nurse manager is conducting an in-service education program for a group of staff nurses on developing cultural competence. The nurse manager determines that the educational program was successful based on which statement by the group?